William Simmons letter May 22, 1798

May 22, 1798
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to James McHenry
Certification that $225.17 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Norfolk under Captain Richard Blackburn, being the pay of himself, Cadet Thomas Blackburn, Surgeon's Mate William Barnwell (including forage), and the non-commissioned officers and privates for April 1798.

May 22, 1798
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Edward Carrington
William Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Capt. Blackburn at Fort Norfolk.

May 22, 1798
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Edward Carrington
Simmons authorizes Carrington to make payment to Capt. Richard Blackburn.

May 22, 1798
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Richard S. Blackburn
Simmons informs Blackburn to expect payment from Edward Carrington.

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